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CCFA Partners is an internet-based study of patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. By filling out a short survey twice a year, patients can have an active role in the research process. But CCFA Partners is more than a survey - you will also have access to tracking tools and a community of thousands to help you manage your own health!

CCFA Partners is an internet-based study of patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. By filling out a short survey twice a year, patients can have an active role in the research process. But CCFA Partners is more than a survey - you will also have access to tracking tools and a community of thousands to help you manage your own health!

A control group, FDA, and informed consent are some of the words important to know when considering a clinical trial. A list of other important words and their definition are included in this glossary.

Once you develop IBD, paying special attention to what you eat may go a long way toward reducing symptoms and promoting healing. In this article, we answer some common questions patients living with IBD may have regarding your diet.

Diet and nutrition concerns of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are extremely common. The information provided here offers an overall dietary guide for patients and their families. It is based on the results of ongoing studies and the accumulation of knowledge gained in recent years.

Going to see your doctor can be an overwhelming experience -- but it doesn’t have to be. Establishing good communication with your health care provider, especially your gastroenterologist, can make all the difference and heighten the likelihood of better long-term results. Here is a list of questions that may help you on your next doctor’s visit.

As the science of nutrition has matured, we’ve learned a great deal about the interplay between a variety of nutritional factors, and we’ve begun to understand our bodies as complex biological systems.

This book compiles critical, up-to-date statistics and information about IBD. The book generates greater awareness and a deeper understanding of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis among patients, families, health care professionals, CCFA supporters, and others interested in broadening their knowledge on IBD.

It is important to continue general health maintenance. While working with your gastroenterologist, also remember to speak with your primary care health care provider about other important health issues. Learn more about other important health issues in this fact sheet

Food affects everyone differently. Not sure what to eat... try one our recipes like grilled turkey breast, oven french fries or fish fingers. Try a little at first to see if it is ok for for your particular condition.

Many people are confused about two distinct gastrointestinal disorders - IBD and IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) produces some symptoms similar to those of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but they are not the same...

Nutrition concerns of patients with living Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are extremely common, and appropriate. Patients often believe that their disease is caused by, and can be cured by diet. Unfortunately, that seems to be too simplistic an approach, which is not supported by clinical and scientific data. Diet can certainly affect symptoms of these diseases, and may play some role in the underlying inflammatory process, but it appears not to be the major factor in the inflammatory process.

Research in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is changing and improving the way Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are diagnosed and treated. National expert and researcher Stephan R. Targan, MD, discusses recent advances in IBD research and answers questions such as, "How will advances in IBD genetics and immunology impact me?" "When should an infusion or injection therapy be considered in IBD treatment?" "What are clinical trials and how can they benefit me?" View the full-length Webcast at www.ccfa.org.

Watch this excerpt from CCFA's hour-long "Progress in Crohn's Disease" webcast. The full-length webcast, available at www.ccfa.org, helps to answer: what are the current and emerging therapies in CD; how research is targeting and utilizing research; and what's new in pediatric research.

Understanding what Crohn's disease (CD) is and how it can affect a young person's health and life will better equip you to actively participate as a member of your healthcare team. Featuring pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Sandra Kim and clinical social worker Janis Arnold, this webcast was developed to help patients, caregivers, and pediatricians understand the unique medical and psychosocial needs of children with CD and the importance of continual care. A full-length version is available at www.ccfa.org.

Our gut microbiota have a key role in IBD, but only a limited number of the enormously complex bacteria, viruses, and fungi that make up this community have been identified, and their functions are largely unknown.

This program explains: Differences between pediatric and adult IBD care, processes and goals for transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care, differences in IBD treatment and management options when transitioning care, and best practices to improve the quality of life for patients who are transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care.

If you have been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), you'll want to learn as much as possible about the treatment options available. Over the past decade, major advances in deciphering the mechanisms of this disease has greatly expanded those options. Understanding which forces are work—and when—have generated a number of exciting opportunities for therapeutic intervention.

Written in Spanish, this brochure provides helpful answers to commonly asked questions about ulcerative colitis, such as what it is, diet, cause, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about ulcerative colitis and what the individual may expect in the future.

Written in Spanish, this brochure provides helpful answers to commonly asked questions about Crohn's disease, such as what it is, cause, diet, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about Crohn’s disease and what the individual may expect in the future.

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.